Thoughts and Prayers!

[geo g]

Thoughts and prayers go out to our members along the Texas Gulf, and their families.  Weatherman just said a possible 35 inches of rain over the next few days.  This storm once on land, is predicted to stall over the area, and just keep dumping rain.  This could be devastating for those in the path of Harvey, especially in low lying areas.  Good luck brothers, stay safe!

[Koz]

If any of you are in the path of the hurricane (even inland) I have two words for you - GET OUT!

 

Last year Hurricane Matthew hit our area of South Carolina and seeing that it was a category 1 storm at the time and I live 10 miles inland and we are somewhat protected by a barrier island (Hilton Head) and the fact my parents (who lived a few more miles inland) refused to leave I rode out the storm.

 

The storm hit in the middle of the night and I could hear a lot of wind and rain. I couldn't see outside because I had installed the metal hurricane shutters on the house. The next morning I went out and most of the trees were blocked with trees and debris and the lagoons had overflowed and covered many roadways. But that wasn't the worst part.

 

The highest winds of the storm missed us but hit Hilton Head. And when the storm did hit it had increased to a category 2 hurricane. Let me tell you, a measly little cat 2 hurricane does a lot of damage. The Island was closed to residents for a week. To this day they are still doing cleanup of downed trees on the Island.

 

Hurricane Harvey is projected to be a lot stronger than Matthew. Don't even think twice about it - get out of town to safety.

[Basseditor]

I'm a couple three hours inland from the coast and predictions say a foot or more of rain in our area. We've had two 15" rain events in the last few years and I'm on higher ground, but I may get surrounded and locked in because of the low water crossings. 

 

What I don't get is that these events happen with enough frequency that you'd think they would raise the bridges. 

 

I don't want anyone to lose life or property, but some lakes are 20 to 40 feet low. We could use the water if it falls in the right places.

 

best of luck to anyone in low lying areas. Be safe.

[Catt]

We are on the rainy side!

 

Already about 26" above average ?

[MichaelCopeland]

15 minutes ago, Catt said:

We are on the rainy side!

 

Already about 26" above average ?

And it ain't over yet! ?

[geo g]

The reason I posted originally is, I have been through at least 6 named storms with several at the cat 3 category over the years in south Florida..  These are no joke and should be taken seriously.  I have never been though one that was going to dump this much water.  They usually move through fast and all you have to deal with is the clean up.  This baby will dump so much water that there will be flooding for long periods after.  Low lying areas will be isolated for long periods.  Almost too late to move to protected areas.  Stay safe guys!!!!!!!

[WRB]

Stay safe, the Texas gulf coast is going to get hit hard.

Tom

[Darren.]

Hurricanes are the opposite of a good time.

 

Hampton Roads of VA has seen its share.

 

Hope our Texas friends weather this one out safely.

Hope they've gotten out of harm's way, but if they

stayed, may they be safe and sound.

[Paul Roberts]

Stay safe! Let's hope for the best.

[geo g]

23 hours ago, Catt said:

We are on the rainy side!

 

Already about 26" above average ?

 

 

Catt, good luck with the flooding all throughout the area.  Harvey seems to be one bad boy.  Stay safe brother!

[Gundog]

Good luck to anybody in the path of this storm. Be safe and remember that possessions can be replaced, you can't. Hoping for clear skies soon. 

[XpressJeff]

Thoughts and Prayers to those in this st o Mrs path. Now the Cat4 storm is expected to spend 2 - 4 days just sitting, spinning and raining. I hope not many lives are lost.

 

I heard today on the radio that New Orleans is not prepared for the storm surge. Do you think that is due to incompetence or what?

[Mike L]

I stayed through Charlie in '04 because my baby granddaughter couldn't be moved and pray I will never have to do that again. 

We were in the eye wall and The wind blew so hard it made the falling rain look llike smoke!

 

I pray for you and your families.

Stay safe brothers. and keep your family close.  

 

 

 

 

Mike 

 

 

[MichaelCopeland]

5 hours ago, XpressJeff said:

Thoughts and Prayers to those in this st o Mrs path. Now the Cat4 storm is expected to spend 2 - 4 days just sitting, spinning and raining. I hope not many lives are lost.

 

I heard today on the radio that New Orleans is not prepared for the storm surge. Do you think that is due to incompetence or what?

Hopefully you heard wrong about New Orleans. I haven't heard anything like that but that doesn't necessarily mean anything. If they aren't prepared then it's down right stupidity and it means they didn't learn anything from Katrina. Praying that's not the case though.

[charliepff]

New Orleans has been having issues of reoccurring pump failures. They had the army corp of engineers trying to help but I am not sure. The wife and I watched the weather channel most of the night since we have a good friend that lives in Kingsville Texas. It looked bad when it came on shore. I am disappointed with the mayors who only chose to do voluntary evacuations.

[XpressJeff]

 I agree Charlie!

 

When in the Corps I voluntarily rode out quite a few in Coastal NC. I do believe age has brought about some wisdom. At that time I was rubbing nickels together to take care of the wife and kids and if I had come home and found someone looting my stuff I probably would have gone to jail.

 

Admittedly I would be better prepared now but it is just stuff!

[charliepff]

The friend we have out their works federal la enforcement. They were telling us that people were trying to loot before the storm even started. It is ridiculous. I could definitely understand that part of not wanting to leave. I could not imagine trying to ride something like that out. My wife and I are pretty prepared but not sure on that one. My hats off to ya.

[geo g]

Even worse then expected.  Very sad!

[CybrSlydr]

Ok, I'm willing to take the hit on this one and be "that guy".

 

 

Remember, if you truly want to help these people, donate to the Red Cross or other organizations actively helping these people.  

 

Thoughts and Prayers aren't enough.  Even small donations of $1 or bottled water, etc add up and make a real difference.

 

[hawgenvy]

On 8/24/2017 at 10:49 PM, Catt said:

We are on the rainy side!

 

Already about 26" above average ?

 

I've been thinking about you Catt.  Hoping the wise man of Toledo Bend is high and dry!

[Catt]

New Orleans aint nowhere near the path but could receive rain.

 

As for evacuation of Houston Google what happened trying to evacuate before Hurricane Rita!

 

Another sad note there are people price gouging; gas @ $20 a gallon, bread @ $15 a loaf, & water @ $100 a case!

[MichaelCopeland]

32 minutes ago, Catt said:

New Orleans aint nowhere near the path but could receive rain.

 

As for evacuation of Houston Google what happened trying to evacuate before Hurricane Rita!

 

Another sad note there are people price gouging; gas @ $20 a gallon, bread @ $15 a loaf, & water @ $100 a case!

That's the evil afoot in this world working when people are really needy and the suppliers being greedy. I've been thinking about you too @Catt seeing the radar earlier and it looked like y'all were getting lots and lots of rain. The system was just hovering over y'all it seemed. Hope all is well with you and yours.

[soflabasser]

On 8/28/2017 at 5:10 PM, CybrSlydr said:

Ok, I'm willing to take the hit on this one and be "that guy".

 

 

Remember, if you truly want to help these people, donate to the Red Cross or other organizations actively helping these people.  

 

Thoughts and Prayers aren't enough.  Even small donations of $1 or bottled water, etc add up and make a real difference.

 

 

Well said!

2 hours ago, Catt said:

New Orleans aint nowhere near the path but could receive rain.

 

As for evacuation of Houston Google what happened trying to evacuate before Hurricane Rita!

 

Another sad note there are people price gouging; gas @ $20 a gallon, bread @ $15 a loaf, & water @ $100 a case!

 

It's disgusting how people take advantage of others in a tough situation like this and price gouge items that are desperately needed.

2 hours ago, MichaelCopeland said:

That's the evil afoot in this world working when people are really needy and the suppliers being greedy.

 

Sadly there are vultures in this society that will gladly take advantage of people in need and sell needed items at ridiculous prices to make a quick buck. It is not right for someone to sell a loaf of bread for $15 or water for $100 a case.

[MichaelCopeland]

22 minutes ago, soflabasser said:

 

Well said!

 

It's disgusting how people take advantage of others in a tough situation like this and price gouge items that are desperately needed.

 

Sadly there are vultures in this society that will gladly take advantage of people in need and sell needed items at ridiculous prices to make a quick buck. It is not right for someone to sell a loaf of bread for $15 or water for $100 a case.

Totally agree. It's not right at all. May God be with all those in real need during this catastrophic storm and also with the ones that are getting them the help they need. Lord please keep them all safe.